Add 7/6 and 20/80
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 20/80
7/6 + 20/80 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 60/240 = 280 + 60/240 = 340/240 - 340/240 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 7/6 + 20/80 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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